Two River Theater

Two River Theater Two River Theater is a nonprofit professional regional theater located in Red Bank, NJ.
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Two River Theater produces a theatrical season that includes American and world classics, new plays and musicals, programs for young people, and festivals of new work. Each year, we also offer 40+ events that reflect our diverse community of Red Bank, New Jersey. Two River produces work on two stages—the 350-seat Rechnitz Theater, and the flexible 110-seat Marion Huber Theater. The theater’s recen

tly opened Center for New Work, Education and Design is a three-story facility that includes two rehearsal studios, artist labs, classrooms, expanded shops and centrally located offices. Two River Theater has commissioned and premiered original projects including Be More Chill by Tony Award nominee Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz (the theater’s first Broadway production) and Hurricane Diane by Playwright-in-Residence Madeleine George (which won an Obie Award for its Off-Broadway run). In June 2019, Two River was nationally recognized by USA TODAY as one of “10 great places to see a play” across the U.S. Two River serves thousands of students and community members through arts and humanities programs at the theater, in schools and throughout its region. Two River Theater is led by Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst.

Look familiar?👀 Did you know SIX CROSSING BORDERS (CRUZANDO FRONTERAS) readings transitioned to mainstage productions he...
07/24/2024

Look familiar?👀 Did you know SIX CROSSING BORDERS (CRUZANDO FRONTERAS) readings transitioned to mainstage productions here at Two River? Don’t miss your chance to be a Day 1️⃣ fan of this year's plays! CROSSING BORDERS (CRUZANDO FRONTERAS) is NEXT WEEK Aug 1-4! 🎉

PICTURED:
PINKOLANDIA (2014) by Andrea Thome, 📸 by T. Charles Erickson
ROPES (2016) by Bárbara Colio, 📸 by T. Charles Erickson
EL COQUI ESPECTACULAR AND THE BOTTLE OF DOOM (2018) by Matt Barbot, 📸 by Richard Termine
THE HOMBRES (2022) by Tony Meneses, 📸 by T. Charles Erickson
LIVING AND BREATHING (2023) by Mando Alvarado, 📸 by T. Charles Erickson
A THOUSAND MAIDS (2024) by Tony Meneses, 📸 by T. Charles Erickson

07/22/2024

WATCH🎬 Current Associate Producer/Literary Manager Dennis Chambers reflects on his career at Two River and the impact being a part of the Emerging Pros Program had on his career. Dennis' story is one of many, check out the full Emerging Professionals Video now! 👀

Video by Damarcus Adisa

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT! 🌟 Click through to meet all the talented artists bringing you plays at this year's CROSSING BORDERS (C...
07/19/2024

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT! 🌟 Click through to meet all the talented artists bringing you plays at this year's CROSSING BORDERS (CRUZANDO FRONTERAS) Festival. Don't miss a single one! Snag your FREE tix now and secure your AUG 1-4 weekend plans 👍🤩

07/18/2024

WATCH🎬 Past and present EMERGING PROFESSIONALS chat about their love for theater, Red Bank and our highly sought after professional development program! Our Emerging Professionals are the backbone of our work here at Two River Theater. Learn more about the program (and how YOU can get involved!) 👉 https://tworivertheater.org/emerging-professionals/

Video by Damarcus Adisa

Heat wave has us reminiscing about cooler summer days.🥵 There are plenty of ways to spend your time in the sun and Two R...
07/17/2024

Heat wave has us reminiscing about cooler summer days.🥵 There are plenty of ways to spend your time in the sun and Two River knows how to do it all in style! 😎 Which pic is your vibe this week?

📸:
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD photographed by T Charles Erickson
DANCING AT LUGHNASA photographed by T Charles Erickson
LITTLE SHAKESPEARE: TWELTH NIGHT photographed by Yurik L. Lozano
MELISSA ARTIC photographed by T Charles Erickson
ROMEO AND JULIET photographed by T Charles Erickson
HAIR photographed by T Charles Erickson
ALL MY SONS photographed by T Charles Erickson

Week One of Summer Intensives and Pro Series was full of lessons, laughs and mysteries 🕵️‍♂️ (you really had to be there...
07/12/2024

Week One of Summer Intensives and Pro Series was full of lessons, laughs and mysteries 🕵️‍♂️ (you really had to be there) There's still time to join in on the fun👀, register today for the FINAL week!

Keep an eye out to see what Week Two will bring!☀️🎭

SNEAK PEEK! 👀 These excerpts are just a snippet of all the laughs and love in this summer's CROSSING BORDERS (CRUZANDO F...
07/11/2024

SNEAK PEEK! 👀 These excerpts are just a snippet of all the laughs and love in this summer's CROSSING BORDERS (CRUZANDO FRONTERAS) Festival lineup! Decide which readings you can’t miss or just come see them all August 1-4!☀️

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 😱 There are so many ways to create with Summer Intensives and Pro Series at Two River and you c...
07/10/2024

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 😱 There are so many ways to create with Summer Intensives and Pro Series at Two River and you can do it all! 

Last week of Summer Intensives and Pro Series is NEXT WEEK, register quick for these final offers ⬇️
🎭 Onstage Track - Jul 15-19
🎧 Backstage Track - Jul 15-19
⚔️ Pro Series: Stage Combat - Jul 13
📚 Pro Series: Scene Study - Jul 15-17

Don't miss the summer theater opportunity of a lifetime 🤭

📸 by Brad Resnick

🌈 The most fabulous event of the year 💅🏳️‍🌈 The weather was gorg and the stage was sizzling at our annual PRIDE ON THE P...
07/02/2024

🌈 The most fabulous event of the year 💅🏳️‍🌈 The weather was gorg and the stage was sizzling at our annual PRIDE ON THE PLAZA celebration! We turned the party UP with the sweetest treats (shout out Crazees Ice Cream and Triumph Brewery), the fiercest queens (Lady Celestina Asia Monroe and Lady Keyante) and the hottest beats by DJ Lovelace.

Thank you to our beautiful community for coming out and celebrating with us. Can't wait to do it again next year! 🗓️

📸 by Trade Photography LLC

Last boat naut least, August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN, the final production of our 30th Anniversary Season, has come to...
07/01/2024

Last boat naut least, August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN, the final production of our 30th Anniversary Season, has come to a close! 💎🌊 Thank you for journeying with us to the City of Bones – and join us in sending ALL the love and congratulations to the incredible artists who made it all possible! ❤️



Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg

CAST
Stephanie Berry (Aunt Ester)
Brian D. Coats (Eli)
Crystal A. Dickinson (Black Mary)
Brandon J. Dirden (Caesar Wilks)
Bill Irwin (Rutherford Selig)
James A. Williams (Solly Two Kings)
Stephen Tyrone Williams (Citizen Barlow)

CREATIVES
Scenic Designer: Lawrence E. Moten II
Costume Designer: Nicole Jescinth Smith
Lighting Designer: Sherrice Mojgani
Sound Designer & Composer: Fitz Patton
Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer: Cici Campbell
Intimacy and Movement: Kaja Dunn
Production Stage Manager: Kate Croasdale
Assistant Stage Manager: Alex Murphy
Casting: David Caparelliotis and Joseph Gery

📸 by T. Charles Erickson

This cast is a HIT! 🙌 🤩 Critics are loving this fantastical production and YOU will too but time is RUNNING OUT! August ...
06/28/2024

This cast is a HIT! 🙌 🤩 Critics are loving this fantastical production and YOU will too but time is RUNNING OUT! August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN must close on JUN 30! Don't miss out, get your tickets now at the link in our bio!🔗

In Frame: Stephanie Berry, Brian D. Coats, Crystal A. Dickinson, Brandon J. Dirden, Bill Irwin, James A. Williams, Stephen Tyrone Williams

📸: T Charles Erickson

Help keep the arts alive in New Jersey! In the last 24 hours, state legislation was proposed that would include a five m...
06/27/2024

Help keep the arts alive in New Jersey! In the last 24 hours, state legislation was proposed that would include a five million dollar cut to arts spending, plus the removal of a provision which diverts funding away from cultural arts, history, and tourism and into the general fund. Without that provision, future funding for cultural institutions in our state could be gutted at any time. New Jersey has such a wealth of incredible cultural institutions which rely on this funding to help make our state the vibrant, beautiful, artistic powerhouse that it is. They-- and we-- need your help!

The vote to approve the budget is TOMORROW, June 28! Visit https://p2a.co/is35XTz to urge your state representatives to VOTE NO on this proposed legislation, and protect state arts and cultural funding.

📸: Emerson Mae Smith in LOVE IN HATE NATION photographed by T Charles Erickson

PHOTO FLASH📸 Two River had a BUSY season onstage, but we were just as busy offstage supporting so many amazing artists a...
06/26/2024

PHOTO FLASH📸 Two River had a BUSY season onstage, but we were just as busy offstage supporting so many amazing artists and beautiful stories in our new work development workshops! Scroll through to see the many laughs (and definitely some tears🤧) that were shared as these teams showcased their work!

🥊 Kara Young and Okieriete Onaodowan were in the ring with playwright Ngozi Anyanwu and fight coordinator Sijara (Sarj) Eubanks to continue the development of the Two River commissioned play THE MONSTERS.

🏙️ Alton Alburo, Wai Ching Ho, Vanessa Kai, Johnny Wu and Jeena Yi workshopped the modern day King Lear adaption LAOWANG written by Alex Lin and directed by Joshua Kahan Brody.

CROSSING BORDERS (CRUZANDO FRONTERAS) is back again this August for the 13th year!🌞🙌 Four days packed full of FREE commu...
06/26/2024

CROSSING BORDERS (CRUZANDO FRONTERAS) is back again this August for the 13th year!🌞🙌 Four days packed full of FREE community events, readings of new works by Latine artists and musical celebrations! 🎉 Swipe through to check out the lineup and RSVP at the link in our bio!

☀️ AUG 1: Community Kick Off Party

💛 AUG 1: THAT DRIVE THRU MONTEREY by Matthew Paul Olmos
Directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene

💙 AUG 2: SATURDAY MOURNING CARTOONS by Iraisa Ann Reilly
Directed by José Zayas

💚 AUG 3: THE ICE BATH by Juan José Alfonso
Directed by Tatiana Pandiani

🎤 AUG 3: Flaco Navaja and the Razor Blades Concert Event

❤️ AUG 4: THE HISPANIC/LATINO/LATINA/LATINX/LATINE VOTE by Bernardo Cubría
Directed by José Zayas

06/24/2024

WATCH🎬 A peek into the rehearsal room of GEM OF THE OCEAN, where our cast and director workshop bringing a musical moment of this production to life. 🎵💙

Check out WBGO's interview with Brandon J. Dirden and Crystal Dickinson! Catch GEM OF THE OCEAN before it closes June 30...
06/24/2024

Check out WBGO's interview with Brandon J. Dirden and Crystal Dickinson! Catch GEM OF THE OCEAN before it closes June 30 💎🌊 https://tworivertheater.org/whats-on/gem-of-the-ocean/

Actors Brandon J. Dirden and Crystal A. Dickinson talk about their roles in Two River Theater's production of August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean

06/21/2024

WATCH 🎬 Myth, legend, or person? 🤔 GEM OF THE OCEAN director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg dives into a discussion on Aunt Ester and the role she plays in keeping Black culture alive within the August Wilson canon.

Like what you see? Check out Delicia's full IN THE KNOW conversation with Artistic Director Justin Waldman at the link in our bio! 🔗

Video by Mike Boylan

06/18/2024

August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN Official Trailer!🎬🤩 This fantastical production MUST CLOSE Jun 30!

Video by Mike Boylan

Our Play Date program provides theater for ALL! 🎭💙 Secure FREE childcare right here at TRT and $25 show tickets when you...
06/18/2024

Our Play Date program provides theater for ALL! 🎭💙 Secure FREE childcare right here at TRT and $25 show tickets when you book our Play Date and Jun 22 matinee of GEM OF THE OCEAN. Link in bio!🔗

In collaboration with Monmouth Day Care Center

Two River knows how to party!🎉 Dive into the excitement of GEM OF THE OCEAN Opening Night.See GEM OF THE OCEAN from now ...
06/15/2024

Two River knows how to party!🎉 Dive into the excitement of GEM OF THE OCEAN Opening Night.

See GEM OF THE OCEAN from now – Jun 30. 🌊💎

📸: Josh Reed

PHOTO FLASH 📸 Here's your FIRST LOOK 👀 at our fantastical production of August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN, onstage NOW – ...
06/11/2024

PHOTO FLASH 📸 Here's your FIRST LOOK 👀 at our fantastical production of August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN, onstage NOW – June 30! 🌊💎

Get tickets: tworivertheater.org/whats-on/gem-of-the-ocean/



📸 by T. Charles Erickson

IN FRAME: Stephanie Berry, Brian D. Coats, Crystal A. Dickinson, Brandon J. Dirden, Bill Irwin, James A. Williams, Stephen Tyrone Williams

Scenic Designer: Lawrence E. Moten III
Costume Designer: Nicole Jescinth Smith
Lighting Designer: Sherrice Mojgani
Sound Designer and Composer: Fitz Patton
Wig, Hair and Makeup Designer: Cici Campbell

06/10/2024

Crystal A. Dickinson and Brandon J. Dirden lead the revival at the New Jersey venue, directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg.

Want to know more about the GEM OF THE OCEAN process? 🤔 Curious about all things theater and directing? 🎭 Comment below ...
06/10/2024

Want to know more about the GEM OF THE OCEAN process? 🤔 Curious about all things theater and directing? 🎭 Comment below all of your burning questions for Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, director of GEM OF THE OCEAN. She'll answer them LIVE at IN THE KNOW with Artistic Director Justin Waldman on Jun 12! 

Get tickets to GEM OF THE OCEAN Jun 8-30 and IN THE KNOW on Jun 12 at tworivertheater.org/whats-on/gem-of-the-ocean/

Strutting into Pride Month and we're ready to PARTY! 🏳️‍🌈 Our annual LGBTQIA+ celebration PRIDE ON THE PLAZA is BACK on ...
06/08/2024

Strutting into Pride Month and we're ready to PARTY! 🏳️‍🌈 Our annual LGBTQIA+ celebration PRIDE ON THE PLAZA is BACK on June 28! Join us for a night of dancing and love with music provided by DJ Lovelace and a killer performance by the fabulous Lady Celestina featuring special guests Asia Monroe and Lady Keyante. 🎶💃

Your ticket price for August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN is totally up to YOU at this weekend's PAY WHAT YOU WISH performa...
06/06/2024

Your ticket price for August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN is totally up to YOU at this weekend's PAY WHAT YOU WISH performances! 🎟️🤩

📌HERE'S HOW TO PAY WHAT YOU WISH:
MUST visit the TRT Box Office or call 732.345.1400 to purchase. Not available for purchase online. ONLY available for the Saturday, Jun 8 @ 8PM performance and Sunday, Jun 9 @ 3PM performance.

Support Two River while you Pay What You Wish! Go to tworivertheater.org/support/ and consider giving today – PLUS learn more about how you can help us to continue providing theatre for everyone! 🎭

📸 by T. Charles Erickson

This summer brings NEW courses for ages 14-18 to train with industry pros and jumpstart your theater career. PRO SERIES ...
06/05/2024

This summer brings NEW courses for ages 14-18 to train with industry pros and jumpstart your theater career. PRO SERIES courses are like nothing you've seen before and offer summer fun and theater training specific to YOUR interests!🌞😎

🎬 On Camera for Theater Actors with Eric William Morris will help you take your theater skills to the BIG SCREEN with a focus on small changes for film acting that make a HUGE impact.

🎭 Scene Study with Rakesh Palisetty will help you PERFECT that tricky scene with lessons in collaboration and character work.

⚔️ Stage Combat with Lucas Pinner will help you really sell that fight scene with technique in either ARMED or UNARMED combat.

🎤 Vocal Audition with Elliot Roth will help find a song custom fit for YOU while also navigating the ins and outs of auditioning.

Summer break is coming up fast, which means it's time to register for Summer Intensives and Pro Series courses! Learn more + register @ tworivertheater.org/intensives/

📸 by Brad Resnick

Two River Theater and August Wilson have got history! ⏪ Swipe through to take a look back at the world of Wilson at TRT ...
06/03/2024

Two River Theater and August Wilson have got history! ⏪ Swipe through to take a look back at the world of Wilson at TRT as we prepare for our seventh American Century Cycle production, GEM OF THE OCEAN! 🌊 💎

JITNEY (2012)
TWO TRAINS RUNNING (2013)
SEVEN GUITARS (2015)
MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM (2016)
KING HEDLEY II (2019)
RADIO GOLF (2021)

📸 by T. Charles Erickson

GEM OF THE OCEAN is onstage Jun 8-30! Get your tickets: https://tworivertheater.org/whats-on/gem-of-the-ocean/

Mark your calendars! August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN brings a June packed full of amazing FREE Inside Two River Events!...
06/01/2024

Mark your calendars! August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN brings a June packed full of amazing FREE Inside Two River Events! 🎟️🤩

🎤JUN 12: IN THE KNOW
Artistic Director Justin Waldman is set to chat all things GEM OF THE OCEAN with director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg.

✍️JUN 20: Exploring the Depths: Psychology of the Black Woman
Join us for a panel discussion on the psychology and mental health of Black women, as represented by Aunt Ester in August Wilson's Gem in the Ocean.

🎉JUN 23: Juneteenth Celebration on the Plaza
A celebration in the sunshine for the whole community to enjoy! Partnership with the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center and featuring Grammy nominated artist Kevin Powell!

🏳️‍🌈JUN 28: Pride on the Plaza
Join the top hatted diva of New Jersey Lady Celestina plus special guests for a Pride month celebration full of dancing and love! *NOT a free event.

Link in bio for booking and all the details!🔗

Summer Intensives and Pro Series instructors are hard at work planning this year's courses making them BETTER THAN EVER....
05/22/2024

Summer Intensives and Pro Series instructors are hard at work planning this year's courses making them BETTER THAN EVER. 🤩 Scroll through to check out last year's workshops and give your favorite instructors some love below!!

🎟️ Onstage Track offers the opportunity to create and star in a production in just one week as well as the chance to perform the show for an audience!

🎭 Backstage Track offers hands-on experience building and running a production from the ground up!

🙌 Pro Series offers specialized courses exclusive to students 14-18 years old, with incredible professors and skill building in scene study, combat, film acting and vocal auditions!

GET READY! 🌞 Summer is right around the corner which means it's time to register for Summer Intensives and Pro Series courses! Learn more + register @ the link in bio! 🔗

Address

21 Bridge Avenue
Red Bank, NJ
07701

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+17323451400

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Two River Theater produces a theatrical season that includes American and world classics, new plays and musicals, programs for young people, and festivals of new work. Each year, we also offer 40+ events that reflect our diverse community of Red Bank, New Jersey. Two River has commissioned and premiered original projects including Be More Chill by Tony Award nominee Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz (the theater’s first Broadway production) and Hurricane Diane by Playwright-in-Residence Madeleine George (which won an Obie Award for its Off-Broadway run). Two River serves thousands of students and community members through arts and humanities programs at the theater, in schools, and throughout our region. The theater’s three-story Center for New Work, Education and Design will open in Fall 2019. Two River Theater is led by Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst.

Two River Theater is easily accessible by car, train, or bus, with great restaurants, shopping and hotels within walking distance of the theater.

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